Overview

He specialises in litigation of intellectual property rights, particularly focussing on multi-jurisdictional disputes in the telecommunications, engineering & electronics sectors, and enforcement of trade mark and passing off rights in the UK High Court and specialist tribunals. Tristan's broader practice includes advising clients on international IP strategy, and creation of IP rights.

Alongside his law degree, Tristan's background is in Biomedical Engineering, a multi-disciplinary medical technology degree covering electronics, biomechanics, computing and pharmaceutical delivery systems, which he obtained at Imperial College London.

Outside his main practice, Tristan is especially interested in IP strategy and education for growth and start-up business, and he regularly provides pro-bono advice as a mentor at a leading start-up incubator. Tristan also contributes frequently to specialist legal journals and industry publications, writing about cutting-edge legal issues and developments.

Sector and Practice Information

News & Events

On 23rd June the UK voted to leave the European Union ("Brexit"). This decision will continue to have a significant effect on the IP/IT market which has been governed by so many EU Regulations and Directives in the past (albeit not exclusively) that intricately bound the UK to the EU.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has held that it is an infringement of copyright to sell a physical back-up copy of a software program, even if the original physical copy has been damaged, lost or destroyed.

International law firm Bird & Bird is advising the Micro:bit Educational Foundation on future plans for the successful digital education tool, the micro:bit, launched earlier this year by Foundation member, BBC Learning. The firm advised pro bono on setting up a Not-For-Profit organisation, and ensuring it has the rights in place to take the micro:bit product forward.